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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of three new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

Click on the cartridge name to open the introduction package.

7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge – The 7mm PRC was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Co. with a 180-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,950 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

360 Buckhammer – The 360 Buckhammer was introduced by Federal Cartridge Company with a 200-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,170 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 50,000 psi.

400 Legend – The 400 Legend was introduced by Olin Winchester with a 215-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,230 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 45,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/cartridge-chamber-drawings/.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Welcomes Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics to Organization

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SAAMI Welcomes Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics to Organization

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics have joined SAAMI as Supporting Members. Capstone is a manufacturer of ammunition and is headquartered Mesa, Arizona. Geissele Automatics is a manufacturer of firearms and is headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

“SAAMI is pleased to welcome Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics as Supporting Members,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President & CEO. “They are joining a long list of leading manufactures who are at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by the creation of standards that ensure the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms and ammunition.”

As new Supporting Members, Capstone Precision and Geissele Automatics will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as SAAMI’s reference ammunition program assessments. This status also lets Capstone and Geissele customers know they support the work SAAMI does for the entirety of the industry and the safety of participants of the shooting sports.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Development of Suppressor Thread and Socket Drawings

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SAAMI Announces Development of Suppressor Thread and Socket Drawings

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce it has developed suppressor thread and socket drawings and made them publicly available, without restriction, on SAAMI.org.

“With suppressors gaining in popularity among recreational shooters, SAAMI is leading the way in developing technical and compatibility guidelines for manufacturing this equipment,” said SAAMI President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. “I am proud of the SAAMI team for developing and making this resource publicly available.”

The development of new suppressor thread and socket drawings aligns with SAAMI’s overall mission to create manufacturing standards that serve industry’s interests of compatibility, reliability and interchangeability. By creating a uniform set of guidelines for both the threads on the muzzle and the internal socket of the suppressor, or other attached device, manufacturers and users can be assured devices compliant to the standards will work together.

“It is exciting to see SAAMI expanding its reach for the benefit of American sport shooters by providing technical guidance in the field of sound suppression and methods of attachment for muzzle devices,” said Alan Serven, SAAMI’s Senior Director of Technical Affairs.

The drawings are part of SAAMI’s ongoing project to develop standards for firearm suppressors.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Welcomes TXAT, LLC, to Organization

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SAAMI Welcomes TXAT, LLC, to Organization

TXAT, LLC -LogoNEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that TXAT, LLC, has joined SAAMI as an Affiliate Member. TXAT is the exclusive US distributor and test facility for Aguila Ammunition and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

“SAAMI is pleased to welcome TXAT, LLC, as an Affiliate Member,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President & CEO. “In joining SAAMI, they become part of the premier US organization for the establishment and publication of standards for the safety, reliability and interchangeability of sporting arms and ammunition.”

As a new Affiliate Member, TXAT, LLC, will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as SAAMI’s reference ammunition program assessments. This status also lets TXAT, LLC’s customer know they support the work SAAMI does for the entirety of the industry and the safety of participants of the shooting sports.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Pistol Cartridge

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Pistol Cartridge, 30 Super Carry

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of a new pistol cartridge for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability, and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

30 Super Carry – The 30 Super Carry was introduced by Federal Cartridge Company with a 100-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,250 fps, a 115-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,150 fps, and a Maximum Average Pressure of 52,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit the Cartridge & Chamber Drawings section of the SAAMI website.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

Registration Now Open For The SAAMI Ballistics Conference

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2022 SAAMI® Ballistics Conference

A  2½-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.

September 13-15, 2022, in Rapid City, South Dakota

OVERVIEW: 2022 is the fourth biennial SAAMI Ballistics Conference. The purpose of the Ballistics conference is to serve as a training workshop and discussion forum addressing a broad range of topics relevant to small arms ammunition ballistic laboratory/test facility operations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The SAAMI Ballistics Conference will be of special interest to small arms ballistic laboratory technicians, ammunition and firearm test engineers, and test facility managers, civilian, law enforcement, and military who utilize SAAMI’s American National Standards in the manufacture or qualification of ammunition and firearms. View the complete event agenda here.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: The SAAMI Ballistics Conference will be held September 13-15 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Registration for the event is now open.

REGISTER NOW

Any inquiries should be directed to Wanda Heckel [email protected].
This event is supported by the following sponsors:

Gold Sponsors
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
DEWESoft

Silver Sponsor
Kistler Group

Bronze Sponsor
Oehler Research

SAAMI Welcomes Kimber Manufacturing, Inc., to Organization

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that Kimber Manufacturing, Inc., has joined SAAMI as a Supporting Member. Kimber is a manufacturer of firearms and is headquartered in Troy, Alabama.

“We are very pleased to have Kimber join the SAAMI family,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President & CEO. “They are joining a long list of leading manufacturers who are at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by the creation of standards that ensure the safety, reliability, and interchangeability of firearms and ammunition.”

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Rifle Cartridges

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of three new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

6mm GT – The 6mm GT was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Co. with a 109-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,910 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi.

6.8 True Velocity Composite – The 6.8 TVC was introduced by True Velocity Ammunition, LLC with a 150-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,700 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

338 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum – The 338 WBY RPM was introduced by Weatherby, Inc., with a 225-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,800 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit the Cartridge & Chamber Drawings section of the SAAMI website.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI and USDOT-PHMSA Develop Guidance for Shippers of Ammunition and Component Parts

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and SAAMI has resulted in the development of educational resources that provide guidance for shippers of ammunition and components.

The Facts on Small Arms Related hazmat PDFThis PHMSA-SAAMI collaborative effort is timely and important because with the increased demand for ammunition and components, the amount sold online and shipped by small distributors, retailers and individuals has increased dramatically. By providing this information, PHMSA and SAAMI will help to ensure that shipments of small arms ammunition and components are done safely and in accordance with existing requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

The document, called “The Facts on Small Arms-related HAZMAT,” provides information on determining what items are considered hazardous materials, what “EX Approvals” are and how they are used, packaging of explosives, shipping smokeless and black powder, shipping primers/percussion caps, shipping ammunition and empty primed cases, and shipping using the “Limited Quantity” (“LQ”) exemption.

In addition, the document contains a guide outlining steps to safely ship packages containing HAZMAT items. Part of PHMSA’s Check the Box program, “The Facts on Small Arms-Related HAZMAT” can be found here.

“This public-private initiative between PHMSA and SAAMI, in response to changes in the marketplace, demonstrates the continuing efforts of the firearm and ammunition industry to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects. Our goal is to remind everyone engaged in the business of shipping small arms ammunition and components that it’s their responsibility to ensure their shipments are in full compliance with relevant regulations,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO.

SHOT Show® Seminar

At the SHOT Show, the trade show for the shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement industries, PHMSA will be presenting on these topics and will answer questions on Tuesday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. local time. Attendees will be able to register for this event through the SHOT Show registration process.

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI ‘Save the Date’ for 2022 Ballistics Conference

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NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) has scheduled its 2022 Ballistics Conference for September 13-14 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Industry professionals interested in attending this conference are reminded to “save the date.”

The two-day technical seminar and training course will be hosted by H-S Precision, which is pleased to provide a tour of the firm’s facilities in conjunction with the conference.

This fourth annual conference will serve as a training workshop and discussion forum to address a range of topics relevant to small arms ammunition ballistic laboratory/test facility operations, methods, and equipment. The conference will be of interest to small arms ballistic laboratory technicians, ammunition and firearm test engineers, test facility managers, and civilians, law enforcement and military personnel who utilize SAAMI standards in the manufacture or testing of ammunition and firearms.

SAAMI asks that if you are interested in attending to respond at this time so it can estimate attendance for the conference and the facility tour. Please RSVP to Wanda Heckel at [email protected]. A formal invitation and registration information for the 2022 SAAMI Ballistics Conference will follow.

SAAMI also asks that if there are specific, relevant topics you would like to see covered at this conference to include them with your RSVP.

Other conference-related questions can be addressed to Alan Serven [email protected] or Brian Osowiecki [email protected].

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284